General Section of Stake Conference
First Stake Presidency Speaker
When we make mistakes, it is okay to go back rather than continuing in our misery trying to do it our own way.
The parable of the prodigal son.
2 Nephi 9
41 O then, my beloved brethren, come unto the Lord, the Holy One. Remember that his paths are righteous. Behold, the way for man is narrow, but it lieth in a straight course before him, and the keeper of the gate is the Holy One of Israel; and he employeth no servant there; and there is none other way save it be by the gate; for he cannot be deceived, for the Lord God is his name..
First Couple Speakers
“Happiness in family life is most likely to be achieved when founded upon the teachings of the Lord Jesus Christ.” (The Family A Proclamation to the World)
Sometimes we try to put the responsibility on God for our conversion and testimony, when it is our responsibility.
First Youth Speaker
God does not always invite us to do big things, but he does ask us to do small things everyday.
Primary Child Speaker
DNC 86:5
5 Behold, verily I say unto you, the angels are crying unto the Lord day and night, who are ready and waiting to be sent forth to reap down the fields;
Malachi 4:5-6
5 ¶ Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and dreadful day of the Lord:
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Dnc 121
Next Adult Speaker
Alma 5:14
14 And now behold, I ask of you, my brethren of the church, have ye spiritually been born of God? Have ye received his image in your countenances? Have ye experienced this mighty change in your hearts?
The Godhead will help us more if we ask.
Ask and ye shall receive. Don't and you won't.
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Dnc 130:2
2 And that same sociality which exists among us here will exist among us there, only it will be coupled with eternal glory, which glory we do not now enjoy.
He asked us if we are paying for anyone outside of our stake. He then Anja us to think if anyone outside the stake is praying for some in our stake. He asked us to think about how those prayers will be answered and who the Lord will send to help them.
Alma 26:27
27 Now when our hearts were depressed, and we were about to turn back, behold, the Lord comforted us, and said: Go amongst thy brethren, the Lamanites, and bear with patience thine afflictions, and I will give unto you success.
As members of the Church we should be the best neighbors that our neighbors have ever had.
Next Adult Speaker
“This morning I speak about the power of the Book of Mormon and the critical need we have as members of this Church to study, ponder, and apply its teachings in our lives. The importance of having a firm and sure testimony of the Book of Mormon cannot be overstated.
“We live in a time of great trouble and wickedness. What will protect us from the sin and evil so prevalent in the world today? I maintain that a strong testimony of our Savior, Jesus Christ, and of His gospel will help see us through to safety. If you are not reading the Book of Mormon each day, please do so. If you will read it prayerfully and with a sincere desire to know the truth, the Holy Ghost will manifest its truth to you. If it is true—and I solemnly testify that it is—then Joseph Smith was a prophet who saw God the Father and His Son, Jesus Christ.” (President Thomas S. Monson, “The Power of the Book of Mormon”, April 2017 General Conference)
When we make an excuse as to why we are exempt from the council of a prophet we are exempting ourself from the blessings that come from that council.
Article of Faith 10
10 We believe in the literal gathering of Israel and in the restoration of the Ten Tribes; that Zion (the New Jerusalem) will be built upon the American continent; that Christ will reign personally upon the earth; and, that the earth will be renewed and receive its paradisiacal glory.
3 Nephi 11:7
7 Behold my Beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased, in whom I have glorified my name—hear ye him.
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Amos 3:7
7 Surely the Lord God will do nothing, but he revealeth his secret unto his servants the prophets.
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